OUR TEAM

  • Khloe Rios-Wyatt (She/Her/Ella)

    Founding member/CEO

  • Rachel Pozos (She/Her/Ella)

    Founding Member and Center Coordinator

  • Eduardo Perez (He/They)

    Director of Programs

  • Michelle Darmary (She/Her)

    Health Advocate

  • Leslie Jimenez (She/Her)

    Outreach Specialist

  • Nancy Paola Hernandez (She/Her)

    Housing Specialist

  • Juan (Gio) Manzo (He/They)

    Outreach Specialist

OUR LEADERSHIP

  • Board Member

    Dale Melchert is a civil rights attorney at the Transgender Law Center who was born and raised in California. Dedicated to the liberation of all people, Dale litigates cases to advance legal protections for transgender and non-binary people across the country in health care, prisons, and other systems that criminalize our communities, with a racial equity and disability justice focus. Prior to joining Transgender Law Center, Dale represented LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors of violence at the New York City Anti-Violence Project in family law, housing, matrimonial, immigration, name change and discrimination matters. He also trained services providers and courts to increase access to services and resources for LGBTQ+ survivors. Dale graduated from CUNY School of Law in 2014 where he was the recipient of the 2014 Dave Fields Prize for Student Leadership and Achievement and served as the Stonewall Foundation Fellow.

  • Board Member

    Queen Victoria believes in leadership through service.  As a consultant she provides strategy and capacity building to various organizations. She also serves as Queen of The Royal Court and she is President of FLUX, both international networks dedicated to raising the profile of trans and gender non-conforming communities. Queen Victoria Ortega leverages her intersectionality to guide organizations and systems toward transformational change that is both meaningful and effective.

  • Board Secretary

    Cathy has worked with the transgender community in Hawai'i since 2003, first starting off as a Peer Educator at Kulia Na Mamo, then eventually moving on to become the Transgender Service Manager at the Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center. Cathy has proudly expanded her social justice work as she joined the Trans Justice Funding Project in 2020 as their Deputy Director proudly helping to move resources to grassroots trans-led programs across the U.S. and its territories. Cathy is also proud of her academic accomplishments at the University of Hawai'i- West Oahu where she received a B.S. in Public Administration.

  • Board Chair

    Erin Samueli serves as the board chair for Alianza Translatinx and has been a board member since 2021. She was born and raised in Orange County, CA and now resides in San Francisco, CA. Erin earned a bachelor’s in science education from Boston University in 2017 and a master’s in teaching from Stanford University in 2019. Having had experience in education as a middle school science teacher, philanthropy as a program director and board member, and science as a biochemist, Erin brings a well-rounded world view to the organizations she is a part of. She values authenticity, analytical thinking, equity, social justice, and compassion and brings those values into the work she does in all sectors.

  • Founding Member and CEO

    Khloe Rios-Wyatt is an immigrant Transgender woman, activist, and community leader dedicated to advancing the rights, dignity, and well-being of Transgender, Gender Non- Conforming, and Intersex (TGI) people. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Spanish from California State University, Fullerton. As the Founder and CEO of Alianza Translatinx, Orange County’s first and only Transgender-led organization, she works to ensure TGI individuals have access to essential resources, advocacy, and support. Under her leadership, Alianza Translatinx has become a vital hub for healthcare access, housing navigation, legal support, and leadership development, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future. Khloe is a Fellow at the Dr. Beatriz María Solís Policy Institute (SPI), a statewide policy advocacy program advancing racial, economic, and gender justice. Through this and similar initiatives, she actively shapes transformative legislation that uplifts marginalized communities across California. Committed to public service and policy change, she serves on the Orange County HIV Planning Council and the OC Integrated Plan Committee, contributing her expertise to improving health outcomes for underserved populations. A recognized voice in both Spanish- and English- language media, she has used radio, television, and print to elevate awareness of Trans rights and social justice. Her work has been featured in major publications and news outlets, amplifying the lived experiences of TGI individuals and the systemic barriers they face. Beyond advocacy, Khloe was honored as 2nd Runner-Up at the Miss International Queen USA pageant, a platform celebrating the beauty, resilience, and talent of Transgender women. Her work is recognized at local, state, and national levels, yet she remains deeply connected to her community. With a passion for intersectional advocacy, cultural competency, and movement- building, she continues to champion policies and programs that create lasting change.

  • Board Treasurer

    Jeremy Rosenblum is a change management consultant with experience in the music recording industry, immersive experience design world, sports and entertainment, as well as biotech. With a focus on organizational health and longevity, he uses his expertise in operations applications and global strategy. A current SF resident, he is an Orange County native, so supporting Alianza Translatinx is an honor that hits close to home.